The Flow Of Social Technology In Recruiting

Join me and Recruiting Trends this Wednesday November 30th at 1PM EST as I present a new webinar on The Flow Of Social Technology In Recruiting. There is a huge supply of conflicting information about social media and its utility in Recruiting. The Evangelists seem to line the streets insisting that the end is near […]
 

That Job Board Thing

Topics: HR Technology, HR Trends, HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
Conventional wisdom is that job boards have a short life expectancy. Here are two interesting examples that suggest something quite different.
 

Firing At Will

Topics: Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, by Heather Bussing
Jay Shepherd is no ordinary employment lawyer. Sure, he has the license and lots of experience using it. But he’s really an entrepreneur who thinks like a designer. Here’s my review of his book, Firing At Will.
 

HRExaminer v2.45

  Report from Occupy HR Technology Movement “The demonstrators claim that the 99% of people who use HR enterprise technology are unfairly controlled by the 1% who design and sell it. They’re demanding an immediate redistribution of power to the end user. Excuse me, sir?” Read Now » Sumser On The Bill Kutik Radio Show […]
 

Microsoft Talent Network

Topics: HR Technology, HRExaminer, John Sumser, Reviews, by John Sumser
It’s not a network at all. There is nothing about it that is a network. The fix is easy. Call it Job Alerts. Stop pretending that it’s something that it’s not.
 

Replicon

Topics: HR Scoop, HR Technology, HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
Time clock makers, like every other manufacturer of 20th century artifacts are about to be disintermediated. The cloud time clock really is the next wave. An android tablet, customized for the function, is wirelessly tied to the local infrastructure.
 

The 2012 Index of Social Technology in HR and Recruiting

Topics: HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
The 2012 Index of Social Technology in HR and Recruiting On November 10, HRxAnalysts published the 2012 Index of Social Technology in HR and Recruiting. The report provides a comprehensive foundation for decision making for HR Departments and HR Solution providers The first in HRxAnalysts annual Index series, the 2012 Index lays the groundwork for […]

Sumser on Kutik Radio

Topics: Daily News, John Sumser, by John Sumser
John Sumser, Founder & Managing Editor of HRExaminer.com appears on The Bill Kutik Radio Show next Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Noon EST. Hear John talk about why social media isn’t social at all and the implications of new enterprise technology.
 

Lists: Naughty or Nice?

It’s time for a rehaul, a rethink—a better way to educate job seekers on how to find the right employers and what really makes both a “best employer” and a “best employer for you.”
 

Are Employers the Lunch Police?

Topics: Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, by Heather Bussing
The issue is whether employers have to make sure employees take rest and meal breaks. Employees argue that there are unwritten rules that prevent or disallow the breaks. Employer claims they encourage employee breaks, but can’t be the break police.